Fujinon 14x40 TS1440 Techno-Stabi Image Stabilized Binocular USA

Comments about Fujinon 14x40 TS1440 Techno-Stabi Image Stabilized Binocular:

I thought my days of using binoculars without a tripod were over, now i can't put them down! My home is on a remote island off the N.E. coast of Tasmania, to see all the whales & wildlife up close and personal again is simply fantastic! Ony wish the LED was a bit brighter, other than that i'd recommend these to anyone, terrific piece equipment. Should have bought them years ago, money well spent.

Comments about Fujinon 14x40 TS1440 Techno-Stabi Image Stabilized Binocular:

Excellent Binoculars. I've used many types while working on various boats. The only binos to touch these are the Fuji Stabiscope with the gyro. The only thing is that those cost $6000! Not worth the small gain in performance.
If you want great,clear,stabil binoculars, then take a look at the Techno-Stabi.

Comments about Fujinon 14x40 TS1440 Techno-Stabi Image Stabilized Binocular:

Ok. Maybe not the lightest bins, but certainly the best in image stabilization. Far ahead from Canon.

Comments about Fujinon 14x40 TS1440 Techno-Stabi Image Stabilized Binocular:

I had tried out these binoculars at B&H, so I had a pretty good idea of what to expect. I intended to use them on a search & rescue boat to enhance scanning and identification effectiveness. The instructions are simple and clear, and I immediately tried then out at home. The effect of the stabilization was dramatic, and I could read small lettering on a sign at 300 yards. The image is clear and bright from edge to edge, easy to focus. The control buttons are simple and comfortable to use.

Testing them on rough water revealed no problems and proved that this was a giant leap forward in vision. The finest glass in the world will provide a shape image, but if that image is bouncing or vibrating your perception will be greatly impaired. These binoculars not only solve that problem with both horizontal and vertical stabilization, but allow increased magnification.

These waterproof binoculars are well protected in their Pelican case. I have read of other similar products being very sensitive to rough treatment and accidental dropping. These binoculars seem fairly rugged, but I am aware that inside are gyros and sensitive mechanisms, so I will take extra care. How ruggedly protected they are from boat vibrations and the occasional bumping and knocking only time will tell, but I have confidence this problem was considered in their design.
So far I am very pleased. The binoculars perform very well.

Comments about Fujinon 14x40 TS1440 Techno-Stabi Image Stabilized Binocular:

Compared to a Cannon 10x stablized binoculars these are more powerful and have better stability but the unit takes 4 batteries instead of 2 and is a bit to the heavy side.

Comments about Fujinon 14x40 TS1440 Techno-Stabi Image Stabilized Binocular:

Great image stabilization! I first bought the Canon 10x42L but was disappointed with the stabilization. All I can say about the Fujinon is wow!

However, I give it 3 stars for the following reasons:
1) No lens cap or protection for the front of the lens. And, if you try to buy the Fuji filters they are not available. By the way, the Objective thread size is non standard so you cannot use a camera filter - way to go Fuji!
2) I find it a lot harder to adjust the distance between the eyes, than I did with the Canon.

I don't know how to quantify it, but I think the Canons were sharper - it just that Canon's stabilization pales in comparison to Fuji's.

Comments about Fujinon 14x40 TS1440 Techno-Stabi Image Stabilized Binocular:

I originally bought the Canon 10X42L but I was not too happy with the stabilizing system. I read reviews about this and I figure I give it a try. There is a day and nigh difference between Cano's and Fujinon's stabilizing system. The Fujinon is much better.

Optic wise, I like the Canon 10x42L better. I find it harder to adjust the spacing between the eyes on these than I did on Canon's.

ALSO, be aware that these binos do not come with any protection for the lens! AND, it is not a standard size, so a lens cap or filter is out of the question. Fuji makes special filter, but nobody has them in stock.

Comments about Fujinon 14x40 TS1440 Techno-Stabi Image Stabilized Binocular:

I have used various "marine grade" binoculars during various ocean crossings and wish that I would have had these. What a joy to use. No more jiggling images in the waves. Love them!!!!

Comments about Fujinon 14x40 TS1440 Techno-Stabi Image Stabilized Binocular:

I used to use a pair of Steiner Military Marine 8x30's. They were optically very clear and bright. Even at 8x, theywould make my eyes hurt after extended viewing and 8x isn'treally all that powerful.I first saw these binoculars on Ken Rockwell's site and hehighly recommended them. I was looking for a pair ofstabilized binoculars and I was originally interested in theCanon 8x25. I never heard of these Fujinon but I waswilling to give them a try (and to spend the big bucks).After just 1 minute of use, Iwas blown away. The 5 degrees of image stabilization in ALLDIRECTIONS blows Canon away. Canon only gives you 0.7degrees of stabilization up and down...that's only good ifyou stand still and it compensates for your shaky hands. These Fujinon's have 5 degrees...you can walk with theseglued to your face and you wouldn't lose your subject. Inever knew things could be so crisp and clear at 14x withouta tripod. These binoculars are sharp with and withoutstabilization on....that's unbelievable. Ken Rockwell saysthat the Canon's get soft with stabilization on...he's right. Build quality isexcellent and even though they are a little on the largeside, they fit great in my hands. The focus knob is in agreat location and I can easily access it with no problems.I was originally used to Steiner's set it and forget itSports Autofocus but I like the focus knob on theseFujinon's better as it allows me to zero in on a near or farsubject. The exit pupils are small because this is a 14x40binocular but if you use these in daylight , then that's notan issue. Battery life is fine. I don't view them for hours at atime so the batteries last a decent amount of time. Thebinoculars come in a yellow Pelican 1400 case. It's a nicecase and quite unexpected being that the case alone isaround $60. I wouldn't take the case with me because it istoo big. I would rather put the binoculars in a smallercamera bag. I don't really know how else to describe them. Just trythem out and you'll understand. I think the uninformedconsumer goes for the Canon because they see that it hasImage Stabilization and they think that's cool but theydon't understand what that really means or the physicsbehind it. If you understand what 0.7degrees and 5 degrees of stabilization equates too or howCanon's stabilization and Fujinon's stabilization works, Idon't think you can do better than these binoculars at thisprice.These are an amazing pair of binoculars. I just wish theymarketed them more so more people could experience them.

Expertise: Serious Hobbyist

Problems Encountered: No cover for the front objectives. I would have expectedsome push on caps at least. If you take good care of yourstuff, don't worry about it, if you beat on yourbinoculars...be careful. I tried to buy the $85 UV filtersand use them as a permanent lens protector but the UVfilters are orange and they make your whole image lookorange which is very weird. I would go for the polarizersbut they are very expensive. Other than that minor quip, the binoculars are built like atank and they don't suffer from any optical issueswhatsoever. I only gave design 4 stars because these are alittle on the heavy side.

Previous Equivalent Item Owned: Steiner Military Marine 8x30